These 11 global cities are especially ripe for visiting with a backpack, whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned backpacker. Some are stellar because they're cheap, some are youthful party destinations, and some are just so adventurous that they're best explored with a light load to carry. Start planning your adventure now!

1. Chiang Mai, Thailand Tourists might flock to Thailand's islands or beaches, but nobody should miss this gem in the north, where canals weave around yoga studios, organic restaurants and awesome dive bars. It's estimated that a visit here will cost you just under $18 a day, according to the budget experts at Price of Travel.

7. Galicia, Spain It's not a city, per se, but rather a region on the coast that's known for being brilliantly lush and green. You can hop into little villages along the way for tapas, dancing and some authentic Spanish culture. (Come in summer for a crazy horse-herding festival.)

10. Pokhara, Nepal Out of 124 backpacking destinations that Price of Travel surveyed in 2014, this was the very cheapest one. Here, the average backpacker's budget is just $14 per day. You'll soak up views of the Annapurna mountain range, hike to a waterfall and can even stay at a safari camp.

11. Montreal, Canada If you don't have the funds to make it all the way to Europe, consider this more local substitute (which feels so European, it's not really even a substitute at all). It's one of the cheapest backpacking cities in North America, by some estimates -- and once there, you can walk, bike or stroll the French-y streets to your heart's content.